Season 2Season 2
At Smileat, we have been nurturing honesty for 10 years, and what better way to celebrate than with this new podcast. A podcast that is, like everything we do at Smileat, very honest.
We will talk about all the topics that concern you when raising your little one, what you want to hear and what you don’t.
Real postpartum: what they don't tell you about being a mother
What happens when you feel like you should be happy… but you're not? How do you deal with guilt, physical changes, and the feeling of not recognizing yourself? Or what happens when you have a postpartum period without a baby?
A very real conversation about postpartum.
Who’s having this honest chat?
Candela Pérez, runner and mom
Cristina Gil, midwife and creator of Ama Nacer Maternidad
Gema Hurtado, the most honest host!
Pregnancy loss: an honest conversation about grief and guilt
What does it feel like when they tell you "there is no heartbeat"? Why is pregnancy loss still a topic that is barely talked about? How do you manage guilt when you know it’s not yours? What role does the partner play in the grieving process?
One of the most necessary and honest conversations on the podcast.
Who is having this very honest chat?
Carola Baleztena, actress and mother; Carla Quintana, midwife and mother; Gema Hurtado, the most honest presenter!
Being a mother without losing yourself: identity, guilt, and change
Is it normal to miss your “old” self? Why does guilt appear when you need time for yourself? How does your relationship with your partner, your friends, or even your own mother change? And what happens when you feel like your identity is split in two?
An honest, deep, and much-needed conversation about rebuilding yourself, adapting, and remembering that you are not just one thing: you can be many, and all of them are okay.
Who is having this very honest chat?
Thaïs Blume, actress and mother.
Guada Sánchez, psychologist.
Gema Hurtado, the most honest host!
The scroll generation: how screens affect our little ones
At what age should they start using screens? What are the risks of them using screens? How does it affect their brain development? Do screens calm tantrums or make them worse? And how can we introduce mobile phones without putting them at risk?
A necessary conversation, very honest and full of insights.
Who is having this very honest chat?
Fernando Mora, psychiatrist and university professor.
Gema Hurtado, the most honest presenter!
Giving Birth Unfiltered: Everything You Need to Know Before Labor
Why are we afraid of childbirth? How do the stories of others affect us? What types of childbirth are there? And what happens to the mother once the baby is born? What about the love that doesn’t appear immediately? Is childbirth always respected?
A sincere, brave, and above all, NECESSARY conversation about childbirth.
Who is speaking so honestly?
Nerea Garmendia, actress and mother.
Celia Padilla, midwife and mother.
Gema Hurtado, the most honest presenter!
Sibling jealousy: how to manage the arrival of the baby
Is it normal for my little one to feel jealous of their younger sibling? How can I help them without taking attention away from the baby? What can I do when they say "I don't love you anymore" or start behaving worse since their sibling was born?
We give you the best advice in this episode!
Who speaks very honestly in this episode?
Blanca Manchón, mother and Olympic athlete.
Nerea Ribeiro, psychologist and mother.
Gema Hurtado, the most honest host!
Christmas with the little ones: how to handle family opinions with a lot of humor
How do you experience Christmas when there are little ones at home? How do you handle parenting criticisms with humor? How do you keep the magic alive without going overboard on gifts or sweets?
We tell you alllll about it in this jingle-filled episode!
Who speaks very honestly in this episode?
Cris Soler, actress, content creator, and mother.
Luis Larrodera, comedian, actor, presenter, and father.
Gema, our most honest host!
Guilt and trauma in motherhood and fatherhood: an opportunity to heal
How do we manage the guilt we carry in motherhood? How do our own traumas influence the way we raise our little ones?
In this episode, we speak very honestly about the traumas inherited from our own childhoods. Because, isn’t motherhood and fatherhood a wonderful opportunity to heal our own wounds?
Who speaks very honestly in this episode?
Esther Acebo, actress and mother.
Elia Pedraza, civil servant and mother.
Gema, our most honest host!
School bullying: How to identify signs and provide support
Do you know how to recognize the signs of bullying? How to support your little one if they are a victim or witness? And how to act if you find out yours is bullying others?
In this episode, we talk about bullying and school harassment, how to detect it, support those who suffer from it, and the need to address it with care and respect.
Who speaks very honestly in this episode?
Gema Hurtado, our most honest host!
Melani Olivares, mom and actress.
Belén Colomina, specialized psychologist.
Back to school: what really helps and what makes everything worse
Let the 2nd season begin!
How do we face the return to routine and school after the holidays? Is it possible to manage the emotions of the little ones and our own? Seriously, is it possible?
Yes, in this episode, we talk about hot topics like emotional management, potty training, work-life balance, and that “wonderful” morning chaos to get to school on time.
Three very honest moms tell us what to do to avoid going in circles during this back-to-school season.
Gema Hurtado, our most honest host!
Bithia Dominguez (@missmalabares), mom, writer, and influencer.
Angie L. Luna (@eyesofthemoon), mom, writer, and influencer.
Season 1Season 1
At Smileat, we have been nurturing honesty for 10 years, and what better way to celebrate than with this new podcast. A podcast that is, like everything we do at Smileat, very honest.
We will talk about all the topics that concern you when raising your little one, what you want to hear and what you don’t.
Your body after childbirth: How to accept it without pressure
Why is it so hard for us to accept ourselves postpartum? Why do we demand to be back to our old selves in record time? Is it normal to feel like we don’t recognize ourselves physically and emotionally?
We talk to support each other with love, leave guilt behind, and understand that every body and every process is unique. Because in the postpartum period, what matters is listening to ourselves, respecting ourselves, and celebrating every step of this beautiful transformation.
Who talks honestly?
Gema Hurtado, the most honest host!
Silma López, mom and actress.
Rocío García-Viso, midwife and mom.
Work-life balance in summer: How not to feel guilty while trying
What happens when work doesn’t stop, but school does? What do we do with the guilt of not managing everything? How do we balance summer with little ones at home? Are parents expected too much?
In this episode, we talk openly about balancing work and family life in the summer. With humor and real experiences, we share what really helps… and what doesn’t so much. Because yes, it’s chaos.
Who’s having an honest chat?
Noemí Navarro, mom, founder of madre Tea, and influencer.
Sabina Banzo, mom, journalist, foodie, and influencer.
Sugar! Is it possible for your little one to have a balanced diet?
How does sugar affect the diet of our little ones? Is there a balance? What do we do at birthdays to find alternatives that are just as tasty but better?
In this episode, we give you the most honest tips and advice to help you and your little one always maintain that balance we often seek.
Who’s having an honest chat?
Elena Toledano, our nutritionist!
Cristina Plaza, mom of almost 3 little ones and journalist.
Motherhood has no age: real voices about being a mother at 40
What happens when the desire to become a mother comes "late"? What fears or difficulties arise? And how do we support this process without judgment?
In this episode, we talk about late motherhood with complete honesty: what it involves emotionally, physically, and socially. With professionals on the topic, personal experiences, and plenty of reflection to support you if you are on this path… or know someone who is.
Who is speaking honestly?
María Adánez, mother and actress.
Patricia Bartolomé, mother and expert in emotional inheritance.
Manuel Díez, gynecologist and obstetrician at the Bmum clinic.
What if nothing works? How to survive the worst tantrums
How can we work on empathy to manage tantrums? Is it helpful to validate their emotions? Is it possible to set boundaries and educate positively?
In this episode, we talk very honestly about tantrums, emotional management, and boundaries. We explore how to support them without feeling overwhelmed in order to educate positively and with respect.
Our guests share terrifying yet funny stories that will help and accompany you in your daily life with little ones. But… who talks honestly?
Gema Hurtado, the most honest host!
Alberto Sáez, dad and content creator.
Alejandra Melús, mom, early intervention expert, and author of the book: Unconditional.
Sex education starts at home. How?
In this episode, we talk very honestly about what affective-sexual education means, how to approach it at home, and what it means not to talk about it, because that, too, is affective-sexual education.
Our guests share very honest anecdotes that will help and accompany you on this adventure. But… who talks honestly?
María Dotor is a mother, journalist, and content director of Educar es todo.
Lara Avargues is a psychologist, sexologist, and equality agent. She gives talks in schools and institutes to mothers, fathers, and teachers about sexual education.
Raúl Massana is a father, comedian, and author of the podcast Yo nunca. His youngest daughter gave a life lesson on social media that made them go viral.
You're no longer just two: How to rediscover yourselves
Let's be honest, many times when we have little ones, we set aside the typical couple's romance. The reason? Our life has completely changed. So, how can we keep the flame alive while having little ones? That's what this very honest episode is about!
- Marta Eguía is a mother, actress in the play Madres, and currently preparing a script for a series about couple relationships.
- Ana García is a mother, psychologist, and sexologist with over twenty years of experience.
- Sergio C. Fanjul is a father, poet, journalist, columnist for El País, screenwriter, and author of the book El padre del fuego, which deals with couple relationships when little ones arrive.
Feeding honesty
At Smileat, we have been nurturing honesty for 10 years, and what better way to celebrate than with this new podcast. A podcast that is, like everything we do at Smileat, very honest.
We will talk about all the topics that concern you when raising your little one, what you want to hear and what you don’t.